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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls That WOW Your Brunch Guests

Delight your guests with these fluffy Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect blend of sweet banana bread and soft cinnamon rolls.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Milk Lukewarm (120-130°F)
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with margarine for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat can be used
  • 1 packet Instant Yeast Substitute with active dry yeast in a 1:1 ratio
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 medium Mashed Banana Substitute with applesauce for different flavor
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can be replaced with maple sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Cinnamon Can mix with nutmeg for variation
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Low-fat options may change texture

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • saucepan
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
  1. Step 1: Warm Milk - Heat the milk, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted. Remove and cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: Make Dough - In a stand mixer, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Slowly add warm milk mixture and mashed banana. Mix until shaggy dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Knead Dough - Knead the dough using a dough hook for 6-8 minutes, adding more flour if necessary until smooth and slightly sticky.
  4. Step 4: First Rise - Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled.
  5. Step 5: Roll Out Dough - Punch down the risen dough and roll it out to a 18x12 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  6. Step 6: Spread Filling - Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon mixture, and add sliced bananas.
  7. Step 7: Cut Rolls - Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
  8. Step 8: Second Rise - Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes until puffy.
  9. Step 9: Preheat Oven - Preheat oven to 350°F while the rolls rise.
  10. Step 10: Bake Rolls - Pour heavy cream over the rolls and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Step 11: Prepare Frosting - Beat together softened cream cheese and butter; gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  12. Step 12: Frost Rolls - Spread cream cheese frosting over warm rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerate leftover rolls due to cream cheese frosting; can freeze for longer storage.

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